In the second match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a commanding performance, achieving a convincing 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Match Overview:
Date: March 23, 2025
Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Outcome: SRH won by 44 runs
First Innings: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Opting to bat first, SRH amassed a huge score of 286 runs, losing six wickets in their 20 overs.
Standout Performances:
Ishan Kishan: An outstanding not-out 106 runs from 47 deliveries, which included 9 boundaries and 7 maximums.
Travis Head: A quick 67 runs from 31 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes.
Abhishek Sharma: A fast-scoring 42 runs off 19 balls, with 5 boundaries and 2 sixes.
RR’s Bowling Figures:
Trent Boult: Took 2 wickets for 45 runs in his 4 overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal: Got 1 wicket for 42 runs in his 4 overs.
Jofra Archer: Had a tough spell, giving away 76 runs without taking a wicket in his 4 overs, the most expensive spell in IPL history.
Second Innings: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Chasing a challenging target of 287 runs, RR managed to score 242 runs before being all out in 19.5 overs.
Top Performers:
Sanju Samson: A spirited 85 runs off 42 balls, with 10 boundaries and 4 sixes.
Shimron Hetmyer: A fast 54 runs off 26 balls, comprising 5 sixes and 2 fours.
Riyan Parag: Contributed 39 runs off 22 balls, with 3 maximums and 2 fours.
SRH’s Bowling Figures:
Mohammed Shami: Spearheaded the attack with 3 wickets for 35 runs in his 4 overs.
Pat Cummins: Claimed 2 wickets for 48 runs in his 4 overs.
Harshal Patel: Secured 2 wickets for 40 runs in his 3.5 overs.
Important Moments:
Ishan Kishan’s Century: His undefeated 106 is his first IPL century for SRH, demonstrating his aggressive batting.
SRH’s High Score: The team’s 286/6 is among the highest totals in IPL history, emphasizing their batting skill and depth.
Jofra Archer’s Costly Spell: Giving up 76 runs in 4 overs, Archer registered the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history, illustrating SRH’s dominance.
In Conclusion:
SRH’s complete performance, both with bat and ball, set a positive start for their IPL 2025 journey. RR, despite good efforts from their key batsmen, could not reach the target in the high-scoring match. This game highlights the unpredictable and thrilling nature of T20 cricket, promising fans a captivating season ahead.